About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for a driven and relationship‑focused Territory Sales Manager - Distributors to join a well‑established provider of specialised building solutions within the wall and ceiling systems market. This role is responsible for driving profitable growth across Queensland by developing strong partnerships with distributors, trade customers, and key accounts. You’ll manage an established territory while actively identifying new opportunities, protecting market share, and strengthening customer loyalty through a consultative, value‑driven sales approach. You will be the face of the business in market—working closely with customers from initial engagement through to product training, implementation, and ongoing support. If you enjoy autonomy, face‑to‑face selling, and building long‑term trade relationships in a technical environment, this role offers a rewarding next step in your sales career.
Duties
Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, trade customers, and key accounts across the Queensland territory, acting as the primary point of contact.
Drive revenue and gross profit growth by achieving and exceeding sales targets while protecting margin.
Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, market research, and structured territory planning.
Conduct regular face‑to‑face customer visits, planning travel efficiently to maximise time in market and sales outcomes.
Present tailored product solutions, pricing proposals, and commercial recommendations based on customer needs and project requirements.
Deliver product training and technical support to customers and their sales teams to increase product knowledge and sell‑through.
Support go‑to‑market initiatives, product launches, and promotional activity within the distributor network.
Maintain accurate CRM records, call reports, forecasts, and pipeline activity to support sales planning and performance tracking.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing intelligence, providing insights to support strategic decision‑making.
Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer open days as required.
Work collaboratively with internal teams across sales, marketing, finance, and operations to deliver seamless customer outcomes.
Skills & Experience
Proven success in B2B territory sales or account management, ideally within construction materials, building products, or trade supply.
Experience selling through distributor and trade channels, with a strong understanding of margin management and pricing structures.
Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to influence decision‑makers and build trusted, long‑term customer relationships.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation capabilities.
Highly organised with strong territory planning, time management, and forecasting skills.
Comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative national sales team.
Confident using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
Willingness to travel regularly across Queensland; current driver’s licence required.
A technical mindset with the ability and desire to continually build product and industry knowledge.
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